Foothold Labs Inc
Foothold Labs Inc is a small business in Olathe, KS registered on SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts. It has won 3 small business R&D awards worth $1.6 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2021, according to SBIR.gov.
- UEI
- QM8ZGR2228J1
- CAGE code
- 71LK8
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
Registration details
| Legal business name | Foothold Labs Inc |
|---|---|
| Unique Entity ID (UEI) | QM8ZGR2228J1 |
| CAGE code | 71LK8 |
| Location | Olathe, KS |
| SAM.gov registration | Active through Sep 22, 2027 |
| Business started | 2021 |
| Primary NAICS code | 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| Website | www.footholdlabs.com |
Certifications and business types
- Service-disabled veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
- Veteran-owned (self-reported in SAM.gov)
SBA certifications let a business compete for set-aside contracts. See set-aside contracts explained.
SBIR and STTR awards
Foothold Labs Inc has won 3 small business R&D awards worth $1.6 million through the SBIR and STTR programs since 2021, 2 of them Phase II and 3 STTR. Funded by Air Force.
| Awarded | Agency | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Air Force | STTR Phase II Electrochemical Biosensor Based Rapid Diagnostic Platform for Quantitative Detection Controlled… | $749,516 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Air Force | STTR Phase II Machine Learning Enabled Electrochemical Based Diagnostic System for Jet Fuel Contamination &… | $749,631 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Air Force | STTR Phase I Machine Learning Enabled Electrochemical Biosensor Rapid Diagnostic Platform | $148,150 |
Award data from SBIR.gov. SBIR and STTR awards are grants or contracts for R&D, so some don't appear in its federal contract history.
Federal contract history
| Fiscal year | Prime contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $749,516 |
Its biggest federal customers over the last four fiscal years: Department of the Air Force ($749,516).
Recent contract awards
| Awarded | Agency | What it's for | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Department of the Air Force | Electrochemical biosensor based rapid diagnostic platform for quantitative detection… | $749,516 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Department of the Air Force | Machine learning enabled electrochemical based diagnostic system for jet fuel… | $749,631 |
Figures are prime contract obligations reported to USAspending.gov. Work done as a subcontractor isn't included.
NAICS codes Foothold Labs Inc is small under
On its SAM.gov registration, Foothold Labs Inc meets the SBA size standard for these industries, so it can bid on small business set-asides that use them.
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Open contracts in Foothold Labs Inc's NAICS codes
345 open federal opportunities on SAM.gov use a NAICS code Foothold Labs Inc is small under. These are due soonest.
- SURPASS Webinar and Proposers' Day Information
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Simulation-augmented, Real-time Platform Adaptive Seamless Trials (SURPASS)
Due in 2 daysOct 12, 2026
- Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Virtual Software (VSW)
✦ The Army (ACC-APG Orlando, for the Simulation program office) is asking industry for solutions to the Synthetic Training Environment Virtual Software, a soldier training…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- Technical Services
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
- Restorative and health-Enhancing Sleep Time (REST)
✦ ARPA-H, a federal health research agency, is seeking proposals for its REST program on objective, home-based, closed-loop sleep technologies that detect sleep patterns and…
Due in 2 daysOct 13, 2026
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- Tecolote Research, Inc., Goleta, CA
- Radiance Technologies Inc, Huntsville, AL
- Spatial Front Inc, Bethesda, MD
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Frequently asked questions
What is Foothold Labs Inc's CAGE code?
Foothold Labs Inc's CAGE code is 71LK8. The Defense Logistics Agency assigns CAGE codes when a business registers on SAM.gov.
What is Foothold Labs Inc's UEI?
Foothold Labs Inc's Unique Entity ID (UEI) is QM8ZGR2228J1. SAM.gov assigns the UEI, and it identifies the business across the federal government.
Is Foothold Labs Inc's SAM.gov registration active?
Yes, as of the latest SAM.gov public data, Foothold Labs Inc's registration is active through Sep 22, 2027. Registrations are renewed every year.
Is Foothold Labs Inc a small business?
Foothold Labs Inc is registered on SAM.gov as small under 4 NAICS codes, including its primary code, 541715. Size is set per NAICS code, so a business can be small for some contracts and not others.
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